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Base editing sharpens embryo gene editing, but safety and ethics lag behind
Two 2026 studies used base editing on human embryos, improving precision but not eliminating risks like mosaicism. Ethical debates persist o
AI in healthcare: from Ebola response to easing Europe's doctor shortage
AI helped cut Ebola situation reports from a day to an hour in the DRC. Experts see potential to ease Europe's healthcare strain, but warn o
Germany trains East African medics to contain Ebola outbreak
Germany is training healthcare workers across East Africa to combat Ebola, which has infected 9,000 people in DR Congo. The virus has spread
How rising heat and pollution are threatening Europe's brain health
Rising temperatures and worsening air quality are adding to the burden of neurological conditions like stroke and dementia. Experts warn tha
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer surgery: recovery and what lies ahead
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung. The Vatican says the operation went as planned, b
Berlin summit urges Europe to lead global health cooperation
The World Health Summit in Berlin highlights the need for multilateral cooperation in global health. Europe, with its innovation and diversi
Autoimmune diagnosis delays persist for women across Europe
Women with autoimmune diseases wait significantly longer for a correct diagnosis than men, with nearly a third waiting four years or more. S
Pope Leo XIV enters Gemelli hospital for lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule. The Vatican says recovery should take about
AI's promise in European healthcare hinges on prevention-focused reform
Artificial intelligence could help identify at-risk patients before they fall ill, but experts say technology alone won't transform healthca
Nuclear war and AI misuse could end humanity by 2100, Lancet study warns
A new Lancet Commission warns that nuclear conflict and malicious AI use could cause human extinction by 2100. The study ranks 17 threats by
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung nodule surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule in the coming days. The Vatican says recovery should take about a
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a localized lung nodule detected during recent checkups. The procedure, scheduled f